2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1991 TVR Griffith. (276 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1991 TVR Griffith. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 TVR Griffith (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 911 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
